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Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse Raider 8
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse Raider 8
The Wheel Horse A-70 and the Wheel Horse Raider 8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Wheel Horse A-70 is the newer design (1976 vs 1972). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$895 (1977 )Reference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 517Reference
Wheel Horse 5086Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
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Weight
24 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
15x6.00-6Reference
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Length
168 cmReference
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Width
116 cmReference
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Height
105 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Raider 8 Serial Numbers
1972
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1-0330Reference
Location:
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Model code shown.Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.